Do you love The Simpsons? Would you love to write an episode just like one on TV? You don't have to write a Simpsons' script for the actual show (although if you do, more kudos to you); this article shows how you could just do it for fun.

Steps

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Choose your characters: Nothing is more irritating than starting a script and then not realising who it's about, so plan out the characters carefully. Is it going to be a Thrilling Adventure about Bart? or a more laid backstory about Lisa? It's up to you. Choose carefully.

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Plan it out: There are several ways that you can plan out a story. One of these is "Open Mind" A Computer Software what helps you create Spidergrams, or if your uncomfortable about using the computer use and pen and paper to jot down your thoughts and ideas.

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Put together the setting: Where is your story set? In the Future of The Simpsons? When they were younger? Are The Simpsons going on a trip somewhere? Think about the small details like this.

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Don't drag: Nobody wants to read a 100 pages on one small conversation about what Marge is planning for dinner, so keep small things short and sweet.

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Don't rush: It can be bad enough to have too long a script but people don't want to read a short script without any plot or thought either. Keep at a certain Level.

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Stay relaxed: Don't write your script if you're frustrated otherwise it can be rather a challenge to keep things at bay. Wait until your calm and in the right frame of mind before you write.

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Criticism: If you type up your Simpsons' script (If you haven't already typed it on the computer) and decide to post it on the internet (Use the Spell Check on word too) you may get criticism for it, don't get in a state. Even Professionals struggle sometimes and these people are helping you for your next script if you want to write one. If someone has posted a heartless comment without any advice, post one back asking how you can improve.

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Feel great: At the end of the day it's up to you how you feel about your script. Read it through and think to yourself "How can I improve?" But Remember: You did something that you wanted to and nobody can stamp out your confidence!

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Keep at it: Who knows, maybe if one day you keep practising, you can become a professional writer for The Simpsons!